The Rio Grande Art Association (RGAA) is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to the education and promotion of fine art in New Mexico. Our focus is on creativity and originality. Traditional, classic, contemporary, or avant-garde artists in all media at all levels are welcome! Our focus is on creativity, originality, and the development of personal expression!
RGAA Bylaws (approved January 29, 2025)
2026 RGAA Annual Meeting Report
Membership Signup / Information
Our monthly educational programs are held on the third Saturday of each month (except July and December) at UNM Continuing Education Conference Center, 634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131. Guests are welcome!
Next Members' Meeting
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9 am - Noon
UNM Continuing Education, North Building, Classroom D, 1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Parking/ADA Access: Park in east lot behind building; enter through north door
Meetings are free, and no registration is required. We welcome artists in all media at all levels and guests!
Agenda
9:00 – 9:30 am: Check-in at greeting table 9:30 –10:00 am: Brief business meeting and announcements
10:00 – 10:15 am: Mini drawing lesson
10:15 – 10:30 am: Show-n-tell and door prize drawing
10:30 – Noon: Educational program (TBD)
Noon: Adjournment
Annual Meeting Presentation (June 20)
The Elephant in the Studio: Why AI won't save you time, but might save your artist statement
Presentation Slides (
click here)
Allison is a full-time artist in Albuquerque. Using mindful, intuition, and somatic expression via creative dance parties, she channels her creativity into emotive and colorful abstract paintings.
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